2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliability
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 62 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLC-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Steering (14 of 62), then Electrical system (12) and Fuel and propulsion system (12). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2021 GLC-Class has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 65 complaints, 19 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (62 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"After recalls performed trouble code P2402 EVAP leak still is present and check engine light is on"
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"Rear hatchback for 2026 Mercedes GLC sensors"
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"Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Component: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Service Brakes Summary of Complaint: This vehicle has an ongoing, unresolved Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) defect. The amber EPB…"
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"My 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (17,700 total miles) suffered a catastrophic structural engine block failure and an explosive loss of propulsion while driving at highway speeds. This occurred exactly 6 days and 183 miles…"
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"I have experienced 4 incidents of the car accelerating on its own. I have taken it to the dealership twice and they are unable to reproduce the problem. Problems began occurring in 2025 and occurred again this past week…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV 4WD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
For 2017 GLC300 vehicles, NHTSA campaign 18V-683 covers certain 2016-2018 GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic vehicles (with GLC350e, GLC43, and GLC63 variants): rear seat-belt latch plates may be difficult to fasten; dealers install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling. Campaign 21V-197 covers certain 2016-2020 GLC300 vehicles among many other Mercedes models for front-panel adhesive that may deteriorate; dealers reinstall the panel with approved materials. Confirm open campaigns by VIN under trim strings such as GLC300.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class reliable?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class has 62 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLC-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Steering (14 of 62), then Electrical system (12) and Fuel and propulsion system (12). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 GLC-Class has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 65 complaints, 19 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLC take?
5W-30 full synthetic meeting Mercedes-Benz approvals is common for US GLC300 fills on X253 and X254 — confirm the engine sticker and MB sheet.
What does NHTSA campaign 18V-683 cover on early GLC300?
Certain 2016-2018 GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic vehicles (with GLC350e, GLC43, and GLC63 variants): rear seat-belt latch plates may be difficult to fasten; dealers install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling.
When did the X254 GLC generation start in the US?
Model year 2023 on this site (after X253 2016-2022).